Senator Tuberville's Military Blockade: Impacts and Tensions

Senate colleagues are frustrated with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who continues to block appointments to the military chain of command as a form of protest over policy allowing servicemembers to reproductive care.

And, efforts to castigate three House members fell short.

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